Coupure
Hippolyte Metdepenningen
Hotel d'Hane-Steenhuyse
Royal Opera
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Historische ontdekkingstocht door Gent

Jenny Multilingual

Tour Guide

Jenny Multilingual

Welcome to Gent! On this GPS guided audio tour, we will visit 12 stops on a route of 3.81km. This tour focusses mainly on general tourism.

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2 hours

Walking Time

3.81 km

Distance

12

stops

nl-BE

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Tour Stops

Coupure
1

Coupure

A canal in Gent, Belgium, created in 1751-1753 to connect the Leie with the Brugse Vaart.

Hippolyte Metdepenningen
2

Hippolyte Metdepenningen

A statue commemorating the life of a notable figure. Crafted by renowned sculptor Julien Dillens, this bronze statue was unveiled in 1886 and honors the memory of a prominent lawyer, politician, and freemason who played a significant role in shaping Belgian politics in the 19th century.

Hotel d'Hane-Steenhuyse
3

Hotel d'Hane-Steenhuyse

Hotel d'Hane-Steenhuyse is an 18th-century grand townhouse in Ghent, decorated with paintings by Petrus Norbertus van Reysschoot, Peter Paul Rubens, and others.

Royal Opera
4

Royal Opera

A historic opera house, the Royal Opera, was established in Gent, and has been rebuilt and expanded over the centuries, with the current building dating back to 1837.

Hotel Falligan
5

Hotel Falligan

A historic building, Hotel Falligan is a Rococo-style townhouse constructed in 1755, featuring Corinthian columns, hand-forged balconies, stylized consoles, and ornate blazons.

Geeraard de Duivelsteen
6

Geeraard de Duivelsteen

A 13th-century gothic architecture building, previously a château, ballroom, armory, monastery, and prison, it has served various purposes over the centuries.

François Laurent memorial
7

François Laurent memorial

This memorial is a solemn tribute to the life and legacy of a renowned figure, commemorating their enduring impact on the community and the world at large. Erected as a lasting testament to their spirit and achievement, the memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the profound contributions they made in their field.

De Vooruit
8

De Vooruit

A people's house, designed by Ferdinand Dierkens between 1911 and 1914, this historic complex was a symbol of the socialist movement in the interwar period and is now a cultural center hosting concerts, parties, and cultural events.

Boekentoren
9

Boekentoren

A historic library building designed by Henry van de Velde, housing over 3 million books, with its distinctive Greek cross shape and 64-meter height. Constructed in concrete, it was the fourth tower in Ghent, marking the city's skyline.

Instituut der Wetenschappen
10

Instituut der Wetenschappen

A neoclassicist university building, the Institut der Wetenschappen, situated in the heart of Ghent, houses two faculties of the University of Ghent and accommodates various classrooms, laboratories, and a planetarium.

Bijloke
11

Bijloke

A museum complex in Ghent, Belgium, the Bijloke is a former hospital and abbey complex that dates back to the 13th century. The site now houses the Stadsmuseum Gent, Muziekcentrum De Bijloke Gent, and other cultural institutions.

STAM   Ghent City Museum
12

STAM Ghent City Museum

A museum showcasing the history of Ghent, featuring a mix of heritage and modern elements, with a main circuit offering a multimedia introduction to the city's past, present, and future.

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  • GPS-guided navigation
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Why Choose This Tour

Expert Local Guide

Narrated by Jenny Multilingual, specializing in general tourism

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